Lt. Elmer J. McMahon

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McMahon School Operational Plan 2019-2020 (for staff) (PDF)

MCAS Letter to Families (PDF) | MCAS Schedule 2019 ( PDF) | En Español (PDF)

School and District Report Cards 2019 | School Report Card Letter to Families (PDF)

Welcome to Lt. Elmer J. McMahon School!

Vision Statement

The vision of the Lt. Elmer J. McMahon School is to foster critical thinking, effective communication orally and in writing and qualities of character and citizenship, in a respectful environment, supporting students in acquiring the self-awareness and self-management skills needed to achieve at high levels academically and in life.

Mission Statement

Through challenging academics, positive character development and high expectations for all, McMahon School educates every Pre-K through Grade-8 scholar for success in high school, college, and career.

Core Values

R – Respect

E – Excellence

A – Academic Achievement

C – Commitment and Determination

H – High Expectations

Instructional Programs

Instructional Focus – “We Write Right”

Math in Focus (Grades K-8)

Fundations (Grades K-2)

Expeditionary Learning (Grades 3-8)

NGSS Science Standards using Stemscopes (Grades K-8)

ESL (Reach – Grades K-5 / Inside – Grades 6-8)

Specials Classes (Physical Education, Music, Art and STEM/Computer)

School-Wide Positive Character Building Initiative

Social Skills Curriculum

Differentiated Core Learning

Enrichment Activities

Attendance Initiatives

Student of the Week

Middle School “Cheetahs” Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Teams

PBIS Program / “PAW” Incentives

Connections After-School Program Grades 2-5

Noreen Ewick, Principal
newick@hps.holyoke.ma.us
75 Kane Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: (413) 534-2062/63
Fax: (413) 534-2290

Grades Kindergarten-8
Hours: 7:40 AM to 2:45 PM

Pre-Kindergarten
10 months
Half-day AM, 7:40 AM-10:30 AM and
Half-day PM, 11:55 AM-2:45 PM